STATEMENT: LAND ROVER IS NOT CONNECTED TO MG ROVER GROUP INSOLVENCY

BRAMALEA, ON, April 19, 2005 – In view of some recent media and misunderstandings, Land Rover would like to make it clear that it is an entirely separate company from MG Rover.

With the appointment of administrators at MG Rover in the UK, Land Rover wishes it to be made clear that there is no connection between the two companies.

Ford Motor Company acquired Land Rover from BMW in 2000. After the recent successful launch of the Land Rover LR3, as well the continued success of Freelander, Land Rover is looking forward to the launch of two new vehicles, the Range Rover for 2006 and the all-new Range Rover Sport due in retailers in June 2005.

Land Rover North America is part of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover with headquarters in Irvine, California. Land Rover established operations in the U.S. in 1986, and now imports and distributes Range Rover, LR3 and Freelander vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull, England. Land Rover’s worldwide operations are wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan. For information about the Land Rover retailer nearest you, call 800-FIND-4WD or log on to www.LandRoverusa.com.

For the latest Land Rover pricing and product information, contact Land Rover North America Corporate Communications at (949) 341-5800. Land Rover-related press releases and electronic photos of the company’s products are available on-line in the Land Rover section of Ford Motor Company’s news media website (media.landrover.com).